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Mark Meadows Found in Contempt of Congress

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution finds Mark Randall Meadows in contempt of Congress. This means he failed to comply with a subpoena, potentially leading to further legal action. For citizens, this demonstrates the enforcement of accountability for non-compliance with investigative bodies.
Key points
Mark Randall Meadows was found in contempt of Congress for failing to appear for a deposition.
The case will be referred to the U.S. Attorney for potential legal proceedings.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-12-15
For 222
Against 208
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_851
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Process start date: 2021-12-14
Voting date: 2021-12-15
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 447
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recommending that the House of Representatives find Mark Randall Meadows in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_851.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mark Randall Meadows was found in contempt of Congress for failing to appear for a deposition.
  • The case will be referred to the U.S. Attorney for potential legal proceedings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 208 (Roll no. 447). (text: CR H7785)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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